AHF held a health fair Wednesday for its employees. Warren Lions Club did eye screenings, South Arkansas Community College student nurses assisted and information booths were set up by Bradley County Medical Center, BCMC Home Health, Mainline Health Services, Donald W. Reynolds’s YMCA, Dr. Michelle Weaver and others. Photos by Tim Kessler.
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Work resumes on old Bryant’s Furniture building
WARREN, Ark. – After a temporary pause due to safety concerns of the building to the north, demolition crews have once again begun their work on the old Bryant’s Furniture building located on Main Street in Warren. The demolition process had come to a halt a few weeks ago so that crews could bring in…
Pahuamba selected as incoming UCA Honors College scholar for fall 2023
CONWAY, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Norbert O. Schedler Honors College Scholars and 39 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars Program. Chosen from more than 450 applicants, the entering Schedler Honors College Scholars and University Scholars classes of 2023…
Council members put forward appointments for new Warren Citizens Advisory Committee
Contingent upon full Warren City Council approval, preliminary steps were taken Tuesday to establish a citizens advisory committee. Mayor Gregg Reep explained to the Community and Economic Development Committee that the group would serve strictly in an advisory capacity to make recommendations on city code violations, including unkempt and overgrown property. The council would make…
Hermitage School Board meets for June business
The following are the complete minutes of the June 2023 Hermitage School Board Meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and Dorothy Davis. Others present…
SEAHDC clients treated to books from Read Across Warren program
The clients at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center (SEAHDC) received a special surprise from Rhonda Williams and Regina Scroggins with the Warren School District, along with a group of students, through the Read Across Warren book giveaway program. The clients were thrilled to receive the books and were eager to see what literary treasures…
Three Bradley County natives make UA Little Rock Spring 2023 Dean’s List
LITTLE ROCK, AR (06/13/2023)– The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, recognizing more than 1,070 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean’s List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least…
Governor Sanders declares June 11-17 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed June 11-17 as Arkansas Farmers Market Week to highlight the important benefits that farmers markets provide to Arkansas’s agricultural producers, consumers, and communities. “Farmers markets play an important role in connecting producers to consumers while developing local food systems and supporting the economy of our rural…
Where to find the weekly arrest report
We’ve received a number of requests within the last few weeks asking if we are still publishing the weekly Warren arrest report. Yes, the weekly Warren arrest report is still available each and every week. We made a simplification of the design of the site’s categories a few months back and did away with post…
Animal control, pool repairs, and more addressed during June Warren City Council meeting
WARREN, Ark. – The City of Warren held its June 2023 City Council Meeting on Monday evening at the Warren Municipal Building. Mayor Gregg Reep presided over the meeting, which covered a range of important topics and decisions for the city’s future. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes and the City Clerk’s…
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Warren School District searching for new band directors
With a resignation accepted Monday night by Warren School Board, the district is without an instrumental music department director for the first time in several years. Last month, Warren High School band director Kevin Dunn resigned to take a position in McGehee. On Monday, beginning and junior high band director Bobby Hagler resigned. Superintendent Bryan…
Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest Results
Top photo: Girls 0-5 Months Winner: Ashari Shante’ West 1st Runner Up: Teresa Ann Grice 2nd Runner Up: Kendall Marie Smith Girls 5-9 Months Winner: Isabella Rose Sanchez 1st Runner Up: Camdyn Graye 2nd Runner Up: Quen Unilia Olivia Rose Marshall Girls 9-12 Months Winner: Fallon Cate Ashley 1st Runner Up: Malia Jones 2nd Runner…
Brooklyn Solis named as a spring 2023 Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas
CONWAY, Ark. – Brooklyn M Solis of Warren, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2023. Solis is a Philosophy major. Solis was among more than 1,130 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours…
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program information for Bradley County listed
Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will begin taking applications for the FY 2023 LI-HEAP Summer Regular & Crisis Program on July 10, 2023, until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy-related emergency situations. Summer Regular & Crisis assistance pays for gas, propane, and electric. The following information is…
Wilmar hosting 2023 Annual June Dinner
VIDEO: Saturday night incident in downtown Warren leads to arrest of 18-year-old
Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell celebrates birthday
Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell celebrating her birthday with friends at Molly’s Monday, June 12th, 2023. Mayor Gregg Reep stopped in to wish her Happy Birthday.
Chamber hears report on successful Tomato Festival
Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board members discussed the success of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival during Monday’s board meeting. “It had one of the biggest crowds and was one of the most successful ones we’ve had,” said Executive Director Terrie White. There were 81 arts and crafts booths representing several states, including Texas,…
18-year-old charged after call of shots fired Saturday night in Warren
The following is an official press release from the Warren Police Department: At Approximately 10:36pm Saturday June 10th, the Warren Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Elm St. After investigating the incident, the Warren Police Department with the assistance from Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested John A. Hill…
VIDEO: Take to the air to see the Tomato Festival Saturday
We are bringing you a second round of aerial videos of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. This time, we are jumping to Saturday’s big events on the square. All videos are courtesy of Paul Outlaw. We appreciate him sharing these with Saline River Chronicle.